Kid’s Swimming for Fun and Competition
Whether for fun or competition, swimming is a great activity for children, helping develop fitness, sporting interests and vital life-saving skills
When to Move Up to a Bigger Bed?
Advice and ideas as to when you should think about moving your child up to a bigger bed.
Decorating a Nursery
Practical tips on decorating a nursery. Includes ideas on creating a welcoming room for baby while considering safety and budget concerns.
Martial Arts and Kids
Martial arts are now common place in Western culture but many parents worry that they are too violent to be practiced by children. This article describes the most common forms of martial arts found in the UK – aikido, karate, kung fu, judo, jujitsu and tae kwon do – and offers advice on finding the right classes for your child.
Encouraging New Foods
Tips and advice on encouraging children to try new foods. How to encourage children to be healthy and adventurous eaters.
Hiding Vegetables in Favourite Foods
A child who refuses to eat vegetables can become the bane of any parent’s existence. This article provides tips on disguising vegetables so that even the most picky eater will feast on a few.
Stroller Choices
Tips for purchasing a baby stroller; includes descriptions of assorted styles as well as options for parents of multiples.
Packing Great Picnics
Everyone loves a good picnic! Discover some great ideas on how to pack a great picnic, from savoury delights to sweet nibbles.
Decorating a Child’s Bedroom
Decorating a child’s bedroom is a challenge that every parent has to take on at some point. This article gives tips and tricks on creating a functional, fun room that your child will love.
Table Manners
Table manners are an extremely important part of dining, and children should come into contact with them from the time they are old enough to sit at the table. This article contains a basic description of table manners all children can be asked to observe.
Healthy Food on The Run
Tips for eating healthy on the go, whether while running errands, on a road trip, at fast food establishments, or in restaurants.
Choosing a Trampoline for Your Kids
Discover some practical tips for choosing a trampoline for your kids.
Archery or Canoeing? Try Something Different
Many teens are intrigued by untraditional and alternative sports. This article is a brief survey of archery and canoeing.
Flooring a Children’s Playroom
Before you create a playroom give thoughtful consideration to how you might floor it – you need a room that is both practical to use and comfortable and safe for your children to play in.
Cycling to School
Bicycling to school is an easy, economical and enjoyable way for children aged ten and older to commute. A variety of tips and hints will help get you and your older child ready to cycle to school.
Team Games
Partaking in team games is a common childhood activity. This article explains the benefits for children of participating in team games, offers suggestions for finding a team game for your child, and provides information on making your child’s participation a success.
Getting Children Involved in Tennis
Over three million people play tennis in the UK. This article gives information on the game, as well as advice for getting children involved in this exciting, energetic sport.
Football for Kids
Information on the sport of football, and on getting your child involved in organised youth football leagues.
Athletics for Kids
Children greatly benefit from an active lifestyle, and athletics is a wonderful activity for any child. This article discusses the benefits of athletics for children and their parents, and provides information on finding more information on athletics for your child.
Golf For Kids
Golf is a great family game that has become popular with younger participants. This article provides a quick summary of the game of golf, and offers hints to parents hoping to get their children more involved with golf.
The real job description of a mother
The job description of a mother sounds so simple, boring and unchallenging. However, mother’s know differently. Take a look at the real job description of a mother…
To My Daughter…
My daughter is not a little girl anymore. These are the ten things I’d say to her if I could jump ahead into the future…
Dance for Kids
A variety of children’s dance classes exist today. This article describes the most popular types of dance classes for kids, and reminds parents of points to consider before committing to any particular dance style or dance studio.
Jelly with Milk and Fruit
This twist on traditional jelly is popular with children and can be easily adapted using different flavoured jellies or fruits
Cheap Lunchbox Ideas
Many parents are turning to packed lunches to help keep on top of their household budget. There is no doubt that making kids packed lunches is much cheaper than buying school dinners every day.
Why Is My Child A Fussy Eater?
As a parent of a very faddy child I know just how frustrating it can be and how unhelpful some of the fussy eating myths are…
Pinwheel Sandwiches
A pinwheel sandwich is a slice of bread that has been flattened with a rolling pin. The filling is added, the bread is rolled up and then sliced to make small wheel shapes.
Witches Brew Fruit Smoothies
Use your imagination to blend up a wicked fruit concoction to enjoy at Halloween or any other autumn events.
Autumn Feast Muffins
These muffins use oats, apples and carrots, which are harvested in the autumn. They are juicy, fresh and great for a treat!
How to make Rainbow Toast
My son is more into science than art, which is great too. But, when I suggested painting on bread, his eyes lit up…painting and food, what a great combination!
Tips for Cooking with Children
Cooking with children is good for them, they can learn so much… food, motor skills, following instructions, listening skills and safety just to mention a few.
A Gingerbread House for Shelter
I was contacted by the charity Shelter and asked if I’d like to enter a competition they are running to raise awareness of the charity, by making a gingerbread house, I was very excited!
Bread and soup making with kids
Now that autumn appears to have truly hit us I like to start making some cosy winter warming recipes. What better way to start, than with some carrot and ginger soup with homemade bread.
Rocky Road Crunch Bars Fun
Last week, we decided to cook together. We chose to make these Rocky Road crunch bars from Nigella. They were definitely right up BB’s street!
Chocolate Cake Creations
This week, I baked a chocolate cake with BB (aged 6) and it was so noticeably easier than I remember before. He wanted to bake a chocolate cake with marshmallows, sprinkles and a cherry, to be precise.
Edible Fairy and Wizard Wands
For our fairy and wizard week, I wanted to do something with food for a change, so I decided we could make some edible fairy and wizard wands. Here’s how…